Robert "Pops" Spatz

Robert "Pops" Spatz obituary, Wheeling, IL

Robert "Pops" Spatz

Robert Spatz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd. on May 2, 2025.

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Robert Spatz, age 77, of Northbrook, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born December 18, 1947, to Robert and Anne (Bicek) in Berwyn, IL. He grew up in North Riverside, and was a lover of the Brookfield Zoo, his motto was "nobody beats the zoo".
Bob was the cornerstone of Carbon Day EV Charging for 16 years. Pops was beloved by the Tabletop Sports Gaming family. Once you met Bob, he left a positive lasting impression that stays with you forever.
Devoted husband of 55 years of Diana (LaValle) Spatz. Loving father of Rob (Kathy) Spatz and Ann (Chris Sobczak) Bell. Fond brother of Marty (Diane) Spatz. Kind uncle of Ashton and Garrett Spatz. Caring brother-in-law of Denise (Octavio) Jasso and Donald LaValle. Dear cousin and friend to many.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 4th, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Avenue, (Two Blocks South Of Dundee Road) Wheeling, IL. The funeral Mass will be Monday the 5th, 10:00 a.m. with the visitation starting 9:00 a.m. at St. Norbert Catholic Church, 1809 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Northbrook, IL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert's name may be made to The American Heart Association at www.heart.org, St. Jude's Children Research at www.stjude.org, or Shriner's Children's Hospital at www.shrinerschildrens.org. Send a Condolence, Share a Story or Post a Picture at funerals.pro or for further assistance please call 847-537-6600.

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May 5, 2025

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American Heart Association

May 5, 2025

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Hal Emalfarb

May 3, 2025

Thinking of you, and very sorry for your loss .. Bob will be missed and always enjoyed his very special and great business talent .. and his wonderful and thoughtful conversations.. wishing his family our deepest condolence's

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May 5, 2025

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